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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,663.25, 451,031.96 and 98,254.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,663.25, 451,031.96 and 98,254.57 is: 147,393.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,663.25 : 451,031.96 = 98,254.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,663.25/451,031.96 = 98,254.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,663.25x = 451,031.96 × 98,254.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,663.25x = 44,315,951,286.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,315,951,286.06/300,663.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,393.97

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